THE PHYSICAL DOMAIN Chapter 13

Handwriting Handwriting as a Fine-Motor Skill Using Writing and Drawing Implements Holding the Writing Implement Maturation, Learning and Practice Visual Perception - Letters Eye-Hand Coordination

Comprehensive Health Education Safety and First Aid Nutrition Family Health Consumer Health Growth & Development Substance Use & Abuse Personal Health Practices Emotional & Mental Health Disease Prevention & Control

Teaching Strategies Use learning centers to teach skills. Explore equipment and materials Observe children’s physical performance. Demonstrate the skill to be mastered and incorporate do-it signals. Support the child’s learning. Intersperse guided practice w/ modeling. Emphasize qualitative over quantitive.

More Strategies Provide encouragement and feedback. Use problem-solving strategies to explore movement concepts. Encourage suggestions/input from students. Establish guidelines for safety, level of participation, and respect for others.

Health, Nutrition, & Safety Plan vigorous physical activity every day. Model “good” fitness and health habits. Incorporate health and safety information where applicable. Communicate regularly with parents. Use mealtimes to teach nutrition.

Health continued When talking about food choices, use the phrase better choice rather than “good” and “bad” foods.